Fisheries Law

Fisheries Law of the People’s Republic of China
中华人民共和国渔业法

[Available Text: Chinese (current) | English (v. 2004)]

(adopted Jan. 20, 1986, effective July 1, 1986; amended Oct. 31, 2000, effective Dec. 1, 2000; amended and effective Aug. 28, 2004; amended and effective Aug. 27, 2009; amended and effective Dec. 28, 2013)

  • Status: Revision planned
  • Legislative Body (Vote): NPCSC (TBD)
  • Principal Drafter: Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs
  • Designated Submitter: State Council
  • Legislative Plans
    • Five-year: 13th NPCSC Category II; 14th NPCSC Category II
    • Annual: 2023 (backup)
  • Legislative History & Text
    • State Council public consultation: Aug. 28 – Sept. 28, 2019 (Chinese only)
  • Legislative Records
    • Explanation (pending)
    • Report on Status of Revision (pending)
    • Report on Results of Deliberation (pending)
    • Report on Suggestions for Revision (pending)
    • Presidential Order (pending)